Senior HR/Employee Relations Partner

California, US residents
The job details are as follows:

What We Do We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun.
Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases.
Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation.

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC).
Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization.

Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her.
We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of 'medicines for life'.
We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases.

How you'll contribute In this Silver Spring, MD or RTP, NC office located hybrid role, the Senior Employee Relations/HR Partner will serve as the primary support for assigned business group(s) to administer employment life cycle activities, such as onboarding, offboarding and performance management and will provide consultative guidance and coaching to the business and leaders on strategic HR planning.
This role will also manage assigned employee relations activities, including escalated workplace investigations, complex leave cases, workers' compensation, ADAAA and FMLA cases, conflict mediation, and HR compliance training.

Serve as primary point of contact for leaders and employees for assigned business group(s); serve as a strategic partner and advisor across HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management and employee development
Provide consultative guidance and coaching to improve and drive individual and team performance; Partner with managers on performance improvement plans and monitoring of progress; provide guidance and direction on corrective actions
Develop strategies and partner with leaders to inspire performance and build employee capabilities through employee career pathing and individual and team development planning
Administer employment life cycle activities for assigned business units, including new hire onboarding and offboarding
Manage and respond to employee complaints and concerns; conduct internal investigations, while ensuring compliance with applicable Company policy and federal, state, and local statutes
Provide guidance, support, and recommendations for the resolution of complex employee relations activities
Provide conflict resolution guidance and direction to managers, employees and teams; facilitate discussions and bring issues to resolution, as needed, through mediated discussions
Provide consultative guidance and advise and coach managers on employee relations issues as well and engagement practices and strategies
Track, report, and make recommendations regarding employee relations trends and provide recommendations to reinforce a positive and productive work environment
Partner and liaise with HR Business Partners and leaders as well as internal counsel as needed on employee relations and related matters
Contribute to and/or lead HR projects, including process improvements and employee engagement initiatives
Contribute to and develop and maintain HR procedural documentation with a focus on continual process improvement where applicable
Make recommendations and contribute to the development and enhancements for HR policies and procedures
Perform other duties assigned
For this role you will need Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of progressive HR professional experience
6+ years of direct employee relations experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and customer service skills
Strong understanding and knowledge of employment law, both state and federal, including but not limited to the ADAAA, FMLA, EEO, FLSA
Ability to work independently, managing a heavy workload within established timeframes
Ability to analyze and navigate complex and ambiguous situations
Proven ability to provide solutions to challenging employee issues and situations, while promoting a productive and harmonious work environment
Ability to establish relationships while maintaining a neutral and unbiased stance
Ability to use sound judgment, use discretion and escalate issues when appropriate
Strong conflict resolution skills
Ability to influence without authority
Ability to write and recommend policy and procedures
Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in human resources, business administration, or related discipline
PHR or SHRM-CP
SPHR or SHRM-SCP
Pharmaceutical/life sciences industry experience
At United Therapeutics, you'll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged.
all while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
For additional information on Company benefits, please visit Company Benefits .

While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness.
Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers' credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients.

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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